Parajes del Valle
Monastrell Ecologico
Jumilla, Spain
2022
Monastrell / Mourvédre
This is a fresh and floral style chilled red from the southeast Spain - a predominantly continental climate. Here it is sunny and arid with more than 300 days of sunshine per year and very limited rainfall. With very hot summers and very cold winters, these conditions are optimal for Monastrell - high alcohol, ripe jammy fruits, rich flavours and textbook spice.
Hand harvested and aged for 8 months in concrete, this chilled red has piercing clean acidity and young grippy tannins.
Whilst the winery may be young, established in 2018, the winemakers’ views are anything but. They work closely with local farmers to preserve the existing farming cooperative. They entrust the farmers with old vines 15-40 years old of Monastrell across four different plots hence the name - Parajes del Valle.
Monastrell / Mourvèdre
Predominantly grown in Spain, it is a superb value grape that does not require ageing. Characterised by high tannins, high alcohol, high acidity and being very fruit forward. Dominant flavours are blackberry, black pepper, cocoa, sweet tobacco and roasted meats.
Tasting notes: Bright, piercing red cherry, redcurrants, cherry, plum, cranberry, raspberry, green pepper spice, fresh tobacco, cardamom, dried Mediterranean herbs, vanilla, chocolate
Pairing: roasted/grilled beef and lamb, pasta, hard and blue cheese
